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JUST A THOUGHT
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Loose cannons hurt those they're trying to protect more often than they hurt their "enemies."
Jonathan Bernstein
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FROM THE EDITOR The Penn State scandal has completely taken over the news cycle as fallout from what is being revealed to be an incredibly far-reaching coverup continues to hold national attention. While normally it's not advisable to fire numerous employees as a result of a crisis, it's become apparent that knowledge of the incidents reached all the way up to school leadership and decision makers. As a parent there is no way I would let my child choose that school with the current leadership, nor would anyone in their right mind be making the major donations that schools like Penn State are used to receiving. In my opinion, it's time to let the heads roll.
If the university truly wants to repair its image, it needs to prove to the public that not only is it deeply opposed to what went on, but also that the appropriate people have been punished and there are programs and committed people in place to protect our children.
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BLOGS!
By Erik Bernstein
| We've got new posts for you at both the Bernstein Crisis Management blog and our Crisis Management blog over at Carter McNamara's Free Management Library. This batch covers everything from reputation management, to the Penn State scandal, to the latest hack attack.
The Shape of Crisis Communications is changing and some think it results in too much isolation, but as this piece about the Wall Street protests demonstrates, sometimes online communications can actually help bring people together in person.
Your reputation is one of your most valuable assets, and thanks in part to the rise of the E-Reporter and social media, it's never been easier to trash it. Get ready to Protect Your Rep!
At some point, every business encounters a bit of bad publicity. Thing is, with the wrong reaction, "a bit" can turn into front page news. Learn how you can Turn Bad Publicity Around, before it gets out of control.
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Erik Bernstein
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Bo Bounds, host of ESPN radio show "Out of Bounds" interviewed Jonathan Bernstein on his thoughts regarding Penn State's Crisis Management Mistakes in the wake of the massive scandal.
Computer hacking isn't going away. In fact, with the subject drawing media attention, the attacks continue to get bolder and more sophisticated. Hack Attack Hits Steam explains what happened to Valve's gaming platform, and why it won't halt business as usual at the company.
While some crises are inevitable, repeating them is not. Learning from Crisis is one of the best ways to not only strengthen your organization, but also to bolster stakeholder's trust.
It's crucial to get the right message across, especially in crisis situations. This guest article features some solid advice from PR pro Jerry Brown that should help you do just that - when you're saying something important, Simplify and Repeat.
Reputation Combat is real. Every time you help a customer, respond to Twitter questions, or host a new Facebook contest, you're in the trenches. Build it up because, when a crisis hits, you'll need every bit.
The USAJobs Controversy has been nothing but an embarrassment to the government. It's also proof that if you insist on representing yourself in the court of public opinion, without expert help, you get less than professional results.
And, if you don't Have a Plan for every crisis you can think of, your organization is in serious danger. Analyze the risks, create solutions for the possibilities, then practice, practice, practice.
Erik Bernstein is a freelance writer, BCM SEO associate, and editor of Crisis Manager.
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APROPOS OF NOTHING
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Reputation Combat: Protecting Your Company's Online Reputation
Jonathan Bernstein will be hosting a free webinar, "Reputation Combat: Protecting Your Company's Online Reputation," on Tuesday, December 13. Intended to teach ways to monitor, prevent, and respond to the very real threats that exist, this event is a must-see for anyone responsible for their organization's reputation.
Got crisis management questions? We've got answers!
We cordially invite you, the Crisis Manager readers, to "Ask the Crisis Manager" on VYou. You send a question, and Jonathan Bernstein comes back with a unique video response for all to see.
We've had some great questions so far, and will keep doing our best to answer all submissions, so keep 'em coming!
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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Bernstein's practicum on media relations takes on renewed urgency as news, gossip, and opinion now drive
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President & CEO
Levick Strategic Communications, LLC
Even if you think you'll never, ever be interviewed by the media, buy this book and read it cover to cover. It isn't a substitute for media training. But it will give you the tools and confidence to go head to head -- and possibly even defang -- rabid reporters, blood-thirsty bloggers and social networking buffoons who are out to besmirch your good name. Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound Want To Blog And Tweet About Your Organization But Don't Have Time?
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ABOUT THE PUBLISHER AND EDITOR  Jonathan Bernstein is both publisher of Crisis Manager and president of Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc., a national crisis management public relations agency providing 24/7 access to crisis response professionals. The agency engages in the full spectrum of crisis management services: crisis prevention, response, planning & training. He has been in the public relations field since 1982, following five-year stints in both military intelligence and investigative reporting. Write to Jonathan at: [email protected]. Erik Bernstein is editor of Crisis Manager and is also a writer, publicist and SEO associate for Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc. Write to Erik at: [email protected]. |
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